An odd earthquake swarm has struck the region between the Czech Republic and Germany An odd earthquake swarm on the border of Germany and the Czech Republic may hint at magma moving deep below the surface.  The quakes are in Vogtland, a region known for regular, low-level earthquake swarms. These swarms tend to last several weeks and lead to mostly mild shaking. The largest known quakes from the area are around magnitude 4.5, said Torsten Dahm a geophysicist at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences who's leading a project monitoring this region.  Dahm and his colleagues recently finished deploying a new network of seismometers installed in boreholes in the Vogtland area These seismometers captured a late-March earthquake swarm unlike others seen in the area — the center of the swarm jumped 9 miles (15 kilometers) to the north And instead of occurring on a vertical fault line underground it seems to have taken place on a near-horizontal underground structure.  Related: 2,000 earthquakes in 1 day off Canada coast suggest the ocean floor is ripping apart, scientists say "For us it was a bit of a new observation and a little bit of a surprise," Dahm told Live Science This indicates a complex seismic situation under this picturesque region of rolling hills and green meadows.  Vogtland is far from the edges of tectonic plates The details of why there are earthquakes in the area are still unclear they are the result of carbon dioxide bubbling up from magmatic fluids some 30 miles (50 km) deep and there's very little evidence of ancient volcanic activity One major question the research team has is whether melty magma itself actually comes out of the mantle and into the crust under this region or whether the quakes are caused by fluids and gases produced by the magma.  Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox —Deadly swarm of earthquakes in Japan caused by magma moving through extinct volcano —Nearly 75% of the US is at risk from damaging earthquakes, new map reveals Compressional forces in the crust would likely keep these magmas from erupting but they might accumulate in the crust over time this would have implications for the evolution of new volcanoes over tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years volcanoes could one day erupt in this currently peaceful region if the magmas accumulate Or the magmas might simply remain below the surface The findings also may have implications for seismic activity in other regions where volcanic activity is possible "There is a good opportunity now with these very precise observations of seismicity to possibly better answer the question what really causes the earthquake swarms?" Dahm said Stephanie PappasSocial Links NavigationLive Science ContributorStephanie Pappas is a contributing writer for Live Science covering topics ranging from geoscience to archaeology to the human brain and behavior She was previously a senior writer for Live Science but is now a freelancer based in Denver and regularly contributes to Scientific American and The Monitor the monthly magazine of the American Psychological Association Stephanie received a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina and a graduate certificate in science communication from the University of California 'This is a very big earthquake': The science behind Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake Creepy 'ghost lanterns' in South Carolina are not what they seem Science news this week: International blackouts and 'T Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs In this excerpt from an article published in The Strad April 2020 Rudolf Hopfner and Monika Lustig use CT scans to examine instruments by four fascinating and little-known makers from the Vogtland  An inside view of a violin by Andreas Dörffel Lying in the state of Saxony in eastern Germany the Vogtland region has for centuries been a well-known centre of musical instrument making and produced some of the country’s least known and most fascinating instrument makers.   when a group of twelve violin makers from Graslitz (Kraslice) In 1677 the region’s first violin making guild was founded in Markneukirchen with a second guild established in Klingenthal about 40 years later The Upper Vogtland was a remote region in the Erzgebirge mountains away from the big cities and noble families there was a flourishing market for instruments there as well as dealers: both essential requirements for the development of an instrument manufacturing trade a number of extended violin making families developed: the Dörffel Schoenfelder and Voigt families to name but a few By the end of that century there were already about 200 masters in the Upper Vogtland The 19th century was characterised by increased production owing to the development of an entrepreneurial business model The dealers were generally pushing for mass production requiring the makers to economise on materials and speed up the working process which ultimately had a negative impact on the instruments’ quality A recent research project has for the first time given us a chance to make high-resolution CT scans of four representative instruments by Vogtland makers – three violins and a viola. These were chosen from the collection of the Kloster Michaelstein – Musikakademie Sachsen-Anhalt für Bildung und Aufführungspraxis (music academy for education and performance practice) founded in the 1980s by the conductor Eitelfriedrich Thom which contains around 180 stringed instruments from the Vogtland region The high-resolution CT scans allow us to study structural characteristics of these instruments in detail Figure 1 shows the plates and rib structure of the Andreas Dörffel violin and prove that the instrument This technique belongs to an early tradition of violin making that spread to almost the whole of Europe by the mid-17th century most areas in the northern Alpine violin making traditions had adopted the Italian technique of using an internal mould the makers in the Vogtland region clung to their traditional freeform construction with the neck and top-block made in one piece (the so-called ‘through-neck’) until well into the 19th century Even in the years after World War II the freeform construction technique has been part of the training of luthiers working in the Vogtland tradition Also in the April issue: Pöpel and Kurzendörffer: The Mists of Time Demystified Just three Vogtland instruments exist from before 1700 they were made by two of the founders of the region’s first violin making guild. Klaus Martius explores what we know about the mysterious Johann Adam Pöpel and Johann Adam Kurzendörffer The April 2020 digital magazine and print edition are on sale now. To subscribe to The Strad, please click here.  the Republic of Venice was a hotbed of innovation for stringed instrument makers – and the members of the Linarol family were at the heart of the trade Stefano Pio explores the archives to reveal their fascinating and often colourful lives and careers Clifford Hall tells the story of the German collector Baron Johann Knoop Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ made the 1732 ‘Baron d’Erlanger’ violin near the start of his most productive period Florian Leonhard explores how it shows the maker’s early style and reveals the history of its most famous owner Our May 2025 cover star describes the instrument as the ‘most extraordinary Strad’ he has played on Our April 2025 issue cover artist discusses her bow and instruments Colin Gough and Jim Woodhouse share their memories of the well-regarded British luthier and acoustician Site powered by Webvision Cloud One of the next pieces to the puzzle was to address our Mustang’s stance because the new S550 platform uses an independent rear suspension (IRS) changing the rear springs on the ’15 Mustang is an all-new game Project 5-Liter Eater is primarily serving daily driver duties but the car is also our weekend autocross machine Striking the perfect balance between all-out performance and daily comfort is why we went with the more balanced Sport Lowering Kit Project 5-Liter Eater at stock height, after installing a Roush RS1 Package The Engineering Behind A Vogtland Lowering Spring In most cases lowering springs are designed to lower a vehicle and improve handling and performance The manufacturing process starts in Vogtland’s facility in Germany where springs begin as a concept for a vehicle president of Vogtland North America comments “The material we choose for our springs is very crucial Lower-grade material springs will lose their height over time due to the high-impact usage.” The springs are manufactured using a special oil-tempered steel and a mix of alloy materials known as high-tensile strength chrome-silicon (CrSi) and chrome-silicon-vanadium (CrSiV) “The spring kits are tuned to function with the factory dampers you can use our high-performance dampers that are available with the sport lowering springs as a suspension kit.” – Leila Vizzari The material also effectively reduces unsprung weight on the vehicle which ultimately translates into greater handling characteristics Vogtland takes the process a step further after the presetting phase and seals the springs The springs are phosphated and then powder-coated which provides a long-lasting corrosion barrier from water and rust for years of service The springs provide two different “spring settings” for a balance between performance and comfort Vizzari comments that these springs are made specifically for all ’15 Mustang models They’re also engineered to be compatible with all factory optional Mustang tire and wheel options there won’t be any clearance or rubbing issues with these springs Vizzari also explains that these springs can be used with or without the factory shocks and struts “The spring kits are tuned to function with the factory dampers you can use our high-performance dampers (recommended) that are available with the sport lowering springs as a suspension kit That will ensure the end-user gets the most optimum handling and performance.” The installation is fairly simple and straight forward which means there are no modifications required for installation Since our ’15 EcoBoost has such low mileage we chose to use the original shocks and struts It is highly recommended to perform an alignment after installation you’ll need the following wrenches and sockets: 1/2-inch ratchet 17mm wrench as a panel removal tool; a hammer or mallet; and a spring compressor Note that a 1/2-inch impact gun or breaker bar is necessary when removing the front strut from the strut plate From left to right: with the front wheel off the hub disconnect the ABS line by popping off the clip and remove the top bolt holding the sway bar end-link attached Loosen the two bolts holding the front strut assembly into the spindle so you’re going to need a hammer now to loosen them Now that the bottom of the strut is free from the knuckle remove the nuts at the top of the strut assembly while holding the bottom of it so it won’t drop freely we highly recommend having a professional perform the installation for safety reasons From top left to bottom right: with the strut assembly off the car To begin the rear suspension then the bracket holding the rear brake line then remove the two bolts cradling the rear subframe using the weight of the subframe itself to decompress the spring in the lower control arm Have a friend assist you with a pry bar and pry in a downward motion on the lower controller arm This allows you to slowly decompress the spring transfer the factory isolates over and ensure the spring is seated properly use the control arm to compress the spring and bolt it back into place with only having to remove a few bolts and lowering the subframe or control arm Our stock height measured in at 28 3/8 inches for the front allowing for the springs to settle properly The new height measured in with the front at 26 13/16 inches This translates to a total drop of 1 9/16 inches in the front and 11/16 inches in the rear (right image) These springs are made specifically for all ’15 Mustang models steering characteristics also feel much tighter than before during turn-in our center of gravity has been decreased respectively The rates are such that the rear-end isn’t too stiff which could cause the rear-end of the car to rotate and feel non-linear the higher spring rate was made present as the suspension compressed we eliminated the factory truck-like stance Not so low that we can’t navigate parking lots Project 5-Liter Eater now has a more aggressive raked stance improving the muscle-car look we think it needed our ’15 EcoBoost came from the factory with a slight rake Since Vogtland springs are designed from the style of the OE spring allowing for the car to be lowered the correct way Here is a comparison of the stock suspension (left) to the new height (right) We couldn't be any happier with the new stance Project 5-Liter Eater has acquired from the Vogtland lowering springs thanks to the definition and greater handling the springs have provided Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from FordMuscle We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request We'll send you the most interesting FordMuscle articles We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network The suspension system that supports any car is a vital network of components that contributes to handling, road manners, adaptability, and overall attitude. In the case of our theft recovery project car dubbed Lucky 13, our 2013 Camaro will not only get a new lease on life as a modern musclecar With these hard-parts in place and establishing the mounting points and geometry, we were left with one puzzle piece to bring it all together. For our damping and spring rate needs we turned to performance suspension purveyors Vogtland Having been around as a spring manufacturer for more than 100 years this German-based company quickly found it’s ways into many forms of motorsports Supplying springs for the NASCAR Vogtland developed proprietary materials and manufacturing processes to optimize its springs to the demands of racers “Our focus is to design all kits to maximize the drivers’ enjoyment and confidence while behind the wheel,” explained Leila Vizzari of Vogtland With reborn American musclecars making their way into the European scene Vogtland began to service more than just the import and European markets of performance car The Camaro and Mustang have become incredibly popular platforms for modification and enjoyment on the European market and Vogtland has responded with supporting products “These models are now sold worldwide and are more popular than ever in the U.S. We took the chance to develop both springs and coilovers for these late models to offer both a budget and high-performance solution,” Vizzari continued Vogtland takes great pride in the material and design of its springs and chrome-silicon-vanadium alloys to cold roll their springs means that Vogtland can achieve desired spring rates while using less material What this ultimately translates to for racers is weight savings If a spring only needs to be a percentage of a normal spring thickness to deliver the same performance characteristics those weight savings are pocketed by the weight-conscious builder “Vogtland coilovers are height adjustable and with an increased spring rate and custom damping characteristics the car will have reduced body-roll while on the track or street,” Vizzari explained The quality control and manufacturing doesn’t stop there After cold-winding (which is the industry standard-preferred method compared to hot winding) Vogtland springs are tempered Tempering is a process by which a formed part is stress relieved slightly The surface of the spring is bombarded by metallic BBs work-hardening (a process by which mechanical stresses are indued to the part increasing hardness) the surface to prevent the development and propagation of fractures After the springs are pre-set to a given length they are factory settled to that length Vogtland reminds us that inferior springs may take a set after a break-in period and change drastically throughout their lifespan After all mechanical processes are complete the springs undergo a phosphate and powdercoat finish The damper units that accompany Vogtland’s springs are paired accordingly for compression and rebound valving The shock bodies are threaded for spring preload and height adjustment and are plated for further corrosion resistance One of the most important features a coiler suspension system offers the consumer is the ability to maintain and the adjustability “Twin-tube dampers with high quality components specifically made for the vehicle encourage maximum longevity,” Vizzari concluded No one track or driving locale is the same and adapting to the surroundings is chiefly important among handling-performance enthusiasts the Vogtland struts feature twin-tube internal construction and compression/rebound adjustment at the fingertips of the user With a turn of the knob we can take our Camaro from a comfortable street setting in the mid-range of damping to a firmed up and positive valving bias on the track As with any install of this nature we start with a delicate disassembly The first step involved disconnecting the ABS sensor wire from the retaining clip on the OEM strut assembly We have had enough cut and ripped electrical systems to deal with on this car as a result of the haste with which the thieves broke it down we don’t need to add ABS to the list With the wire out of it’s tab we broke free the bolt anchoring it into the cast aluminum knuckle and extracted the sensor Stowing the wire and sensor safely out of the way the real parts could start moving The OEM lower front strut mounts consist of the typical McPherson Strut-style captured damper. The lower few inches of the strut are clamped in a formed steel clamp which is bolted to the aluminum knuckle. With a trusty impact wrench, and a box-end wrench on the bolt head we broke loose the firmly attached hardware — freeing the strut from it’s lower mount.  we popped the hood and removed the dust covers protecting the hardware retaining the threaded strut top Loosening the jamb-nut frees the dust cover which we will later repurpose After wrestling the strut free of the top perch and lower knuckle we proceeded to the bench The rubber bushing unit and dust cover that cushion the strut interface with the upper pocket need to be removed from the OEM assembly With a spring compressor we securely gripped the stock progressive rate coil and unloaded the bushing so that when we release Because the Vogtland springs are linear rates and that is reflected in the architecture (consistent wind diameter) some of the layered bushing unit is discarded We replaced this white rubber ring with the supplied aluminum spring retainer and completed our layer cake of industrial materials Passing the threaded top of the shock shaft through the new assembly we used the original hardware to complete the strut With the new complete Vogtland coilover ready to be installed the following steps are just a reverse of the original disassembly Feeding the strut up to the top pocket from the fender well align the lower bolt holes with the knuckle The threaded shock shaft protrudes into the engine bay just like the OEM strut, and is affixed with the same dust cover and hardware. Lastly, not to forget our ABS sensor, we feed it back into the spindle and using the built-in tab on the Vogtland shock body, and clipped the wire up out of the way of road debris. The rear suspension of Lucky 13 will receive the same treatment as the front and rebound over Southern California’s bumpy roads and demanding race tracks With the Fifth-Gen Camaro’s transition to an independent rear suspension this 2013-year model Camaro should offer us more adjustability than it’s predecessors We started by removing the bolts securing the sheetmetal top perch to the unibody the top of the OEM rear strut drops free of the car The lower stock mount is a simple and conventional rubber-isolated doughnut that is encapsulated the inner sleeve of the shock boss This assembly is recessed in the lower control arm but hardware is easily accessible thanks to exposed hardware on the outside of the control arm Removing this lower bolt frees the complete strut we use our spring compressor once again to relieve the pressure on the top disc Once again we transfer the stepped rubber bushing and the stamped sheetmetal hat to the new Vogtland coilover torquing the stack to the shock shaft with our pneumatic impact The last step brings everything together as we place the Vogtland coiler up against the body and align the four bolts, tighten the hardware, and allow the assembly to hang. We dropped the lower eyelet of the shock into the control arm and thread the bolt through the hole for the final mounting point. Clamping everything down we have fully secured rear suspension. With our newly installed Vogtland adjustable coilers we gain much more control of how our Camaro handles As the project progresses we look forward to finding the sweet spot in terms of compression and rebound With previously installed chassis bracing and control arms we will be able to get the most out of this addition Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from LSX Magazine We'll send you the most interesting LSX Magazine articles View the discussion thread. The answer is all of the above and none of the above Co-founder Sven Vogtland refers to the 10,000-square-foot concept as a “mixed-use experience.” About 1,100 square feet of the experience is a bodega carrying Asian- and American-brand candy and snacks It’s connected to a vinyl record store which opens into the main course: a food hall filled with seven of the hottest Asian concepts from around the world Think whole Peking duck from New York’s Lotus + Cleaver ramen from Japan’s Shimuja and banh mi sandwiches from Miami’s Les Banh Amis One of the most popular items is soft-serve ice cream served in a fish-shaped waffle cone from Taiyaki of New York who has a background as a food and beverage director for luxury hotels “We never really thought of it as a food hall—we just tried to use the space in the best way possible,” he says was included because Wynwood did not have a corner store where he could pick up quick necessities and treats “Sometimes you just have to do more,” says Vogtland “I could have just opened a retail bodega—but I don’t think that would have been enough I would have opened a retail bodega with a sushi counter You just have to think outside of the box and be different.” part record store and part Asian food-hall concept Do not sell my personal infoPrivacy PolicyCode of ConductContact UsRSS “Our coilover kit was specifically designed to fine-tune the S550 platform,” CEO of Vogtland USA Leila Vizzari said “All of our kits are built in Germany and are produced using full threaded bodies and a twin-tube damper to control the custom higher spring rates This ensures that the sprung and unsprung mass of the vehicle is properly controlled providing S550 enthusiasts greater drivability and confidence when behind the wheel.” • Lower center of gravity (1- to 2-inch adjustability) The Vogtland coilover kit is produced using special oil-tempered spring steels of high-tensile strength chrome-silicon and chrome-silicon-vanadium alloys using the cold coiling process This provides reduced spring weight with high strength effectively reducing the unsprung weight of the vehicle and optimizing its handling characteristics The new 2015+ Mustang kit will be available early 2018. For more information on the entire line of Vogtland products, you can visit the company’s official website here It's time to say goodbye to my most extensive project yet. I pushed the envelope in some areas and definitely learned from a few wrong turns. But that's all part of the experience. In the end, I can say this was a success, as anyone who's ridden in it can attest. ICS is a fun group. Even if you're after a new set of springs, they somehow manage to get you thinking about 800-hp possibilities for your BMW. The firm now offers TC Kline suspensions to suit any 3 Series. I wanted something that would primarily be used on the street, so ordered its TC Kline Smart Design Double Adjustable coilover suspension system. I opted for street-friendly spring rates-400 pounds up front, 500 pounds in the rear-which would maintain a mild understeer (only felt when pushing at the limit). The kit came complete, except for a set of instructions. Nevertheless, installation was fairly straightforward and the few questions were answered with a call to TC Kline. The Smart DA setup features specially valved Koni shocks with racing internals. Ride height adjustment can vary up to two inches and can be changed in minutes with the supplied wrenches. The shocks are adjustable for both bump and rebound. Bump has three different settings for street or track. Rebound has 12 different settings for extra fine tuning. The kit uses Vogtland VVS alloy springs. Thanks to a costly manufacturing process, the metals used are so strong that the wire can be made thinner without fatiguing. This allows the spring to have the desired rate but with more travel, which reduces coil bind. Additionally, all spring rates offered (varying between 300 and 650 pounds) are designed to have the same static length, which means different-rate springs can be used without having to adjust the ride height. To make the most out of the new rear shocks, it was important to address the shock mounts. Those available through ICS are TC Kline monoball or Buna rubber units. I went with the latter and now there is no noise transference. With a suspension install, an alignment is essential. Using the camber and caster plates, I set the caster at full for maximum high-speed stability. The camber was left at negative 1.5 degrees in the front with one degree in the rear. I can also dial in an extra two degrees negative camber if serious race rubber goes on. Toe was set to zero for the rear and 1/16-inch toe-out for the front, to improve turn-in response without increasing tire wear by much. Under hard braking with the 14-inch Brembo GT brakes, the tires grip extremely well and the ABS kicks in only if I get a little crazy with the pedal. Considering the braking forces and the horsepower, one would think front- and rear-end squat would be an issue, but it feels perfectly balanced overall. When I started this project in 2000, the goal was 250 wheel-hp, achieved the following year with a Turner Motorsport cam kit, Evosport pulleys and a Supersprint engine-back exhaust system. In late 2001, I decided to turbocharge the car and the 400 wheel-hp target was with Active Autowerke's stage 2.5 kit, using a 60:1 compressor wheel boosting 15 psi, with some racing fuel in the mix.? With Evosport's hard-wired installation and custom tuning of an AEM engine management system in 2004, the doors were opened for the current Speed Force Racing/Turbonetics T66 custom turbo system. With a 15-percent mix of 112-octane, the car was getting over 530 wheel-hp in third gear at 18 psi-the maximum load it would see on the dyno. On the street, the load would hold a steady 20 psi-which I would say is easily over 550 wheel-hp. Why no dyno with this new setup? That leads to the sad news. I've sold Project M3. The car will be back in Southern California by the time you read this. Excuse me while I wipe tears from the keyboard. 1.ICS Performance is a TC Kline dealer. TCK's Smart DA Suspension comes complete with specially valved Koni race-built dampers, Vogtland VVS springs, adjustable camber and caster plates, rear ride height adjusters, aluminum rear shock mounts and height adjusting wrenches. 3.The rear sports 500-pound springs to keep understeer in check. This setup is really nice on the street at the softest setting. 4.For track events with R-compound tires, start stiffening the Koni-built shocks with the supplied bump adjusters. If that uses too much of the outside of the tire, the camber can be adjusted by lifting the front of the car and loosening the three shock tower nuts. 5.You can also play with the rebound. A screwdriver will do the trick and it's 12 distinct clicks. 6.To renew the overall feel of the car, we also added Powerflex bushings from SPA Technique. Clockwise from top left: concentric front lower wishbone rear, rear anti-roll bar, rear trailing arm, rear beam mounting bushing front, rear beam mounting bushing rear. 7.With the SFR Turbo kit, the new intercooler piping gives plenty of room for the anti-roll bar link. Pictured on the right is the modified version Evosport made for us. Pictured left is the BMP Design adjustable link currently on the car. 8.VAC Motorsport offers genuine BMW forged aluminum control arms to reduce unsprung weight. These are the same units found in E30 M3s and are a direct replacement for the E36. Total weight saving is nine pounds. 9.As boost increases, off-line performance is compromised with wheel spin that doesn't go away until third gear. Past third (70-120 mph) acceleration becomes exponential. 10.Since the original BMW X-brace went missing at some point, we ordered another from Bimmerbum.com. At $125, it the best price we could find. Turn-in response is fully restored. 11.UUC Motorwerks sells a magnesium strut tower bar. At just two pounds, it stiffens the front shock towers and limits chassis flex, while not adding significant weight. 12.A comparison between a stock 3.2-liter M3 versus Project M3 on pump gas tuning, both tested on Imagine Auto's Mustang MD 500 dyno. Even with 8.2:1 compression, the car hangs in there down low. But as long as revs are kept above 4000, Vader M3 is in a different galaxy. Subscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox and nightlife destinationNicole Lopez-Alvar WYNWOOD and shopping are five key characteristics that draw thousands of people to Wynwood every single day — but what if a single space were to combine all five qualities into a single experience The sprawling, 35,000 square-foot outdoor courtyard will feature six premier restaurant vendors (ranging from New York’s very own Prince Street Pizza and Alidoro to Miami’s Buya and Mr a “Tower Bar,” a stage for live performances which is an indoor/outdoor cocktail lounge and nightclub inspired by the largest oasis in the world While some of the biggest acts in music being lined up to play at The Oasis can’t be confirmed (yet) Local 10 can confirm an artist who goes by the name “Nicky Jam” is already a major headlining act slated to play in the fall of 2021 The Oasis is the brainchild of Sven Vogtland and Alan Drummond of 305 Concepts LLC. who are co-founders of Wynwood’s 1-800-Lucky and Coyo Taco along with the property developers David Weitz and Erik Rutter of Carpe Real Estate Partners and they approached Alan and me to help create and operate something there,” explains Vogtland “We all together came up with a great concept but it’s six different food stalls and a beautiful large courtyard and a small bar-lounge-nightclub in the back of the space.” entering The Oasis will have twists at every corner as it’s not just a retail space or a food hall — it’s all of that and more and interior designers of Urban Robot Associates you walk through retail components — we have a beautiful restaurant and coffee shop from New York and we have a clothing retailer that we’re about to lock in at the end of that walkthrough,” explains Vogtland As they plan for The Oasis to be the new cultural epicenter of Miami the Tower Bar was created to be a unique Wynwood landmark that they hope will be recognizable to locals and tourists alike “The Tower Bar is this large tower that we wanted to put there as a beacon of Wynwood,” says Vogtland when you land at Miami International Airport or when you’re in any of the buildings or towers around you’ll see this large container tower as kind of a landmark in the neighborhood.” Although Miami Beach and South Beach have become synonymous with entertainment for tourists in Miami Vogtland and his partners truly believe Wynwood will be the next cultural hub for local residents “We set out to truly create an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Miami,” say Rutter and Weitz “We believe that The Oasis is going to be the new cultural epicenter of not only Wynwood “I see Wynwood as really a place for locals,” explains Vogtland Although South Beach is having a resurgence I really think Wynwood is for locals and for Miamians.” As for the performance space in the courtyard visitors can expect local bands to world-class musicians the stage won’t just be booked by musical artists — expect standup comedy acts “There’s a void in Miami for a venue and stage of our size,” explains Vogtland We have a lot of exciting things we plan on doing,” says Vogtland While The Oasis will be unlike any other space currently in Wynwood Vogtland and his partners believe it won’t draw away attention from the local businesses in the area including the ones they themselves have helped create They hope the courtyard will be a welcomed addition to the neighborhood and will only draw attention to the local businesses that make up the unique community “This will help the neighborhood and help Wynwood,” says Vogtland “It’s just going to bring more people to the neighborhood It can be a destination at night where you go to a ticketed concert it can be a place where you just pop in to grab a slice and listen to awesome music in the background.” For more information on The Oasis, click here Copyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Germany | Carlsberg Group will buy the Wernesgrüner Brewery in the Vogtland region of eastern Germany from Bitburger Brewing Group for an undisclosed price Carlsberg said that the Wernesgrüner brand is one of the most traditional of German beer brands tracing its roots back to the 15th century “It will strengthen our portfolio and market position in our core regions of northern and eastern Germany The addition of Wernesgrüner brewery to our supply chain network will improve efficiency and flexibility in production and logistics in our German business It is a modern and efficient brewery with a capacity of approximately 1 million hl.” Wernesgrüner had a production volume of around 500,000 hl beer and a turnover of EUR 31 million (USD 36.6 million) Wernesgrüner was then the last of the former eastern German breweries to go to a western German rival Wernesgrüner sold 800,000 hl beer and had a turnover of EUR 55 million (then USD 52 million) Assuming that the turnover released excluded excise insiders put Wernesgrüner’s sales at EUR 62 per hl and indicates that Wernesgrüner’s profits must have been slim due to its focus on the off-premise (95 percent of sales) This may explain why Bitburger sought to be shot of it Bitburger is Germany’s fourth largest brewing group would have been EUR 40 million (USD 45 million) at the most The transaction is anticipated to complete in January 2021 breweries Germany mergers Newsletter archive and information Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Submitted by the Staff of the Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) What makes the artifacts in a museum collection special are the stories from the people who used or made or enjoyed the objects When an artifact or artwork is donated to OMAH we ask several questions to generate as much detail as possible about the donation which is something we wish to preserve just as much as the objects themselves a woman in her 90s by the name of Margret arrived at the museum She had a thick German accent and a Vogtland Perle lute (a stringed instrument especially while she worked with her mother in their home in Mönchengladbach and her parents had splurged on an instrument she could learn to play to accompany her vocals she also became increasingly aware of the war going on around her with Nazi party recruiters knocking at the door and Margret’s home was one of the ones destroyed in the raid When she fled her home the night of the bombing she took her most prized possession — her lute — and ran After living in occupied Holland for only about a year Margret’s new home was destroyed in yet another Allied bombing raid Margret and Nick later married and moved to Canada and Margret moved to be closer to her brother-in-law’s family She mounted the lute on the wall in her new home The case had been lost in the first bombing in Germany and the instrument had undergone some minor repairs but otherwise the lute was in excellent condition parting with it for the first time in more than eight decades Her story is what makes this lute such a valuable addition to our collection It is so much more than just a musical instrument; it is a symbol of resilience we will feature another object from the OMAH collection that showcases our local history More Spotlight > Just three Vogtland instruments exist from before 1700 they were made by two of the founders of the region’s first violin making guild.Klaus Martius  explores what we know about the mysterious Johann Adam Pöpel and Johann Adam Kurzendörffer In the musical instrument collection of Nuremberg’s Germanic National Museum there are two instruments of the violin family that are of particular interest: the violas of Johann Adam Pöpel and Johann Adam Kurzendörffer In 2019 the musical instrument museum of Markneukirchen acquired a second viola attributed to Pöpel giving a chance to re-appraise the other two instruments alongside it and examine what they can tell us about the fledgling violin making traditions of the region For there is no doubt among musicologists and violin historians that these three violas represent the oldest surviving violin-family instruments built in the Vogtland region Already subscribed? 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Radioactive or not, boars have been making their presence felt in Germany — even in Berlin Newseris a USA TODAY content partner providing general news commentary and coverage from around the Web Its content is produced independently of USA TODAY It’s the brand new feel good address that is going to bring some sunshine to all those in the doldrums and who don’t like rain Instead of hopping on a plane for a sunny destination Floridea and its good vibes are now in town Forget Tex Mex dives which for a long time gave Mexican cuisine an Ugly Betty reputation you are at the heart of a very new street food concept totally in keeping with The Webster vibes as well as trendy venues of Art Basel Miami… A real food phenomenon founded by Alan Drummond, Sven Vogtland and Scott Linquist, Coyo Taco, this Miami address of super cool tacos has just landed in Paris across form Popolare, the pizzeria of Big Mamma at métro Sentier Be amongst the first diner to test the best tacos of Wynwood (and often considered the best tacos in the US) Here, everything looks terrific, starting with the decor by Uchronia, the studio of Julien Sebban everyone is raving about (the Onii San and Créatures restaurants of the Jour/Né pop-up store— that’s them) The architect manages to transpose the good vibes of Miami in a street decor (textured concrete stainless steel kitchen in a XXL loft spirit) mingled with touches borrowed from a traditional taqueria such as old fashioned tiles or the flower motif picked from Mexican lottery tickets… Another big evening hit: the more lowkey and glam’ ambiance which perfectly matches with a craving for a frozen margarita (€9) And very quickly the hidden bar below (all blue) Quite honestly the quality of the products and the tacos are top notch including indispensables herb ingredients + pimentos + avocados imported from Mexico Starting with the house tortilla (served by 2) and stuffed with very good things from the carne asada with herbs cooked à la plancha and cheese from Oaxaca or the house creation made with canard confit Must be tested: wheat tortillas with pescado frito house specialties such as sea bass (€9) or veggie (cauliflower à la plancha corn on the cob or arroz verde: spinach rice and coriander quesadilla al queso is the ticket (€10.80) dough is fried on the spot and covered with cinnamon sugar to be dipped in chocolate and caramel sauce Another top speciality: paletas signed Glazed (€4.80) the coolest ice cream maker in the city of lights The famous Mexican popsicles are irresistible at every age: tequila brownie & cream version from the Ile-de-France Psssst: and in case of pandemic closing issues Coyo Taco will ensure a great take away and soon a delivery service Late night until 2am on Friday and Saturday Also discover Sir Winston, the chic buzzing pub and Havanita, a bar just like in Havana Bacha: a coffee shop worthy of the 1,001 nights Where to Indulge in an Insane Strawberry Tart Three New Italian Restaurants to Try Right Away The creations of Paris's best chocolatiers for easter 5 Grand Gourmet Luxuries to Treat Yourself to… for Less Than 40 € The new Michelin-starred restaurants to try in Paris Where to take a cool and stylish pastry class in Paris 5 new adventurous tables in the heart of Paris Our 5 Favorite Bouillons for a Feast Without Breaking the Bank Four new tables for friends to reserve as a group Where to Have an Author's Breakfast in Paris Where to Find the Best Carrot Cakes in Paris The New Marine Table That Delights the Triangle d'Or 5 fresh new addresses in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Where to book for a business lunch in Paris Kapara launches the sexiest Israeli brunch in Paris We Went Back for Lunch at Jòia by Hélène Darroze Discover the Trendiest Cocktail Bars Reviving Paris 10 off-road dresses you absolutely must put on this winter Hotels with rooftop that make our head spin in Paris 12 turn-key looks to be in the spotlight at a wedding The 5 New Parisian Boutiques You Absolutely Need to Check Out Glucose Goddess: Jessie Inchauspé's Revolutionary Method The most beautiful committed florists in Paris on a short circuit The concept store Merci opens a sublime 2nd space Bisweilen zeigt sich das Wetter von seiner extremen oder auch außergewöhnlichen Seite Sturm oder einfach nur außergewöhnliche Temperaturen - die WetterOnline Wetterredaktion beobachtet permanent das weltweite Wettergeschehen und berichtet umfassend und fachkompetent.